Quick Setup Here’s how to set up your new EPSON® printer . . . Unpack the Printer Remove any packing material from the printer, as described on the Notice Sheet in the box. Save all the packaging so you can use it if you need to transport the printer later. You’ll find these items inside: black ink cartridge ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ paper support ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 1 Fiji Quick setup Rev.
Place the printer flat on a stable desk near a grounded outlet. Leave plenty of room in back for the cables and enough room in front for opening the output tray. Do NOT put the printer: ◗ ◗ ◗ In an area with high temperature or humidity In direct sunlight or dusty conditions Near sources of heat or electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or cordless telephone base units. Also, be sure to follow the Safety Instructions in the Introduction of your User’s Guide.
Plug In the Printer 1. First make sure the power is off. Check the power button; it’s off when its surface is raised above the printer surface. power ○ ○ ○ Caution: Do not plug the printer into an outlet controlled by a wall switch or timer, or on the same circuit as a large appliance. This may disrupt the power, which can erase memory and damage the power supply. 2. 3 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Plug the power cord into a properly grounded outlet.
Install the Ink Cartridges 1. Lower the output tray and raise the printer cover. 2. Press the power button to turn on the printer. The power light flashes, the and ink out lights come on, and the ink cartridge holders move to the installation position. 3. Pull up the ink cartridge clamps. 4. Open the ink cartridge packages. Completely remove the disposable yellow portion of the tape seal on top. Don’t remove the white portion.
. black ink cartridge Lower the ink cartridges into their holders with the labels face up and the arrows pointing toward the back of the printer. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ color ink cartridge ○ 6. Push down the clamps until they lock in place. 7. Press the cleaning button to return the print heads to their home position and charge the ink delivery system. Charging takes up to 7 minutes, with the power light flashing until it’s finished.
Load the Paper 1. Slide the left edge guide all the way left and pull out the output tray extension. 2. Fan a stack of plain paper and then even the edges. 3. Load the stack with the printable surface face up. Push the paper against the right edge guide. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ arrow mark Note: Don’t load paper above the arrow mark inside the left edge guide. 4. Slide the left edge guide back against the stack of paper. 6 Fiji Quick setup Rev.
Check the Printer 1. Turn off the printer. 2. While holding down the load/eject button, turn on the printer. Then release the buttons. 3. A page prints out showing the ROM version and a multicolor nozzle check pattern consisting of staggered horizontal and straight vertical lines. When it’s finished, turn off the printer. If you have any problems with the test, see Chapter 6 in your User’s Guide for more information.
Connecting to a Macintosh 1. Turn off the printer and your Macintosh. 2. Connect one end of the cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to either the printer port or the modem port on your Macintosh. Note: If you’re using a PowerBook™ with a combination printer/modem port, connect the printer to that port. Install the Printer Software Now you need to install the printer software for Windows® 95, Windows 3.
Installing on a PC The Windows printer software on the CD-ROM also contains EPSON Answers, a comprehensive online guide that includes: Let EPSON Answers be your on-screen guide to your new printer—it puts you on the right track quickly and easily. It opens automatically after you install your printer software from the CD-ROM. To run it again later, click its icon in the EPSON folder or program group.
While Running Windows 95 Note: If you’re setting up your computer for the first time, you may see a message asking if you want to install a printer. Select Cancel and then complete your Windows 95 setup. You will be prompted to restart Windows. If you then see the New Hardware Found screen, follow the instructions under “Windows 95 Plug and Play” to install your printer software. If you don’t see the New Hardware Found screen, follow the instructions under “While Running Windows 95” on page 10.
Windows 3.1 1. Make sure Windows Program Manager is running and the printer is on. Exit any open applications. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM (or diskette 1) in your drive. 3. From the File menu, select Run. Then type D:\SETUP and click OK. (If your drive uses a different letter, substitute it for D.) 4. If you’re installing from the CD-ROM, you see the EPSON Setup CD window. Click Next. If you’re installing from diskettes, go to step 6. 5. Click Install. 6.
Installing on a Macintosh Follow these steps to install the printer software on your Macintosh from the CD-ROM or from diskettes you created or downloaded. (If you install the printer software from diskettes, the Look Your Best Color Pak Electronic Suite is not installed.) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and turn off any virus protection programs you may have. (See your virus protection documentation for instructions.) 2. When your Macintosh has finished starting up, turn on your printer. 3.
Selecting Your Printer After you install the software, you need to select your printer using the Chooser. 1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2. Click the EPSON Stylus(EX) icon. 3. Click the icon for the port where you connected your printer. (On a PowerBook with a combination printer/ modem port, select the modem port icon.) 4. Turn on background printing if you want to run your print jobs and use your Macintosh at the same time.
Making Macintosh Diskettes from the CD-ROM Before making diskettes from the CD-ROM, name the formatted diskettes you’ll use Disk1 and Disk2 (using a capital “D” and no space before the number). If they’re not named correctly, the diskettes won’t be able to install your software. 1. Turn on the Macintosh and turn off any of its virus protection programs. 2. Insert the EPSON printer software CD-ROM in your drive. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
See Your EPSON Documentation Your EPSON Stylus COLOR 600 User’s Guide tells you how to: ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ print everything from a memo to a glossy photo use your printer software to fine-tune your printouts keep your printer working at its best solve any problems you may have You can also access EPSON’s convenient online help from the printer software to get quick information while you’re printing. 1 Fiji Quick setup Rev.
EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 1997 by Epson America, Inc. Printed on recycled paper with at least 10% post-consumer content. 16 Fiji Quick setup Rev.